An institution’s viability rests on the aggregate reputation of its members.

Evidence

A bourse’s ability to attract business depends largely on the aggregate reputation of its members for trustworthiness and fair dealing, and a bourse’s economic viability depends, in large part, on its ability to attract foreign dealers to its trading halls. — Lisa Bernestein, Opting out of the Legal System, 205

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: Reputation can inform decisions about personal associations. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 325; Reputation and institutions are complementary, not substitute, enforcement mechanisms. — PAUL R. MILGRO, PAUL R. MILGRO - THE ROLE OF…, 164; Institutions and traditions persist because they are conspicuous coordination solutions. — Thomas C. Schelling, The Strategy of Conflict, 222 (+4 more)

Broader Connections